BOARD PRESIDENT: Dr. Heather Lyons-Burney, PharmD
Heather Lyons-Burney is a Clinical Associate Professor for the Division of Pharmacy Practice at the UMKC School of Pharmacy at Missouri State University. Completing a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency with Cox Health Systems, Heather began her career as a clinical pharmacist with Cox Health Systems in Springfield. This was followed by ownership of one community pharmacy in Branson, which expanded to three community pharmacies. In 2007, Heather joined a group of community leaders to establish Faith Community Health clinic in order provide affordable health care for the uninsured and under-insured. This clinic serves as her clinical practice site for teaching students and residents. Currently, she serves on the clinic’s Board and the Neighbor’s Pharmacy Board. Her interest in substance misuse prevention efforts led to involvement in 2 prevention-focused county Coalitions – receiving the Generation Rx Champions Award in 2012, a Southwest Missouri Jefferson Award in 2018, and the ACT Missouri Champion for Change Award in 2018. In 2010, she served as president of the Missouri Pharmacy Association, and received the UMKC School of Pharmacy Alumni Achievement Award in 2017.
Heather Lyons-Burney is a Clinical Associate Professor for the Division of Pharmacy Practice at the UMKC School of Pharmacy at Missouri State University. Completing a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency with Cox Health Systems, Heather began her career as a clinical pharmacist with Cox Health Systems in Springfield. This was followed by ownership of one community pharmacy in Branson, which expanded to three community pharmacies. In 2007, Heather joined a group of community leaders to establish Faith Community Health clinic in order provide affordable health care for the uninsured and under-insured. This clinic serves as her clinical practice site for teaching students and residents. Currently, she serves on the clinic’s Board and the Neighbor’s Pharmacy Board. Her interest in substance misuse prevention efforts led to involvement in 2 prevention-focused county Coalitions – receiving the Generation Rx Champions Award in 2012, a Southwest Missouri Jefferson Award in 2018, and the ACT Missouri Champion for Change Award in 2018. In 2010, she served as president of the Missouri Pharmacy Association, and received the UMKC School of Pharmacy Alumni Achievement Award in 2017.
Kyle David
Kyle David is a local with deep roots and a passion for community health. A proud graduate of the College of the Ozarks in 2018, Kyle also has an MBA from the University of West Florida.
Currently serving as the Executive Director of Faith Community Health, Kyle is dedicated to making a positive impact on the community's well-being for those in need.
Kyle David is a local with deep roots and a passion for community health. A proud graduate of the College of the Ozarks in 2018, Kyle also has an MBA from the University of West Florida.
Currently serving as the Executive Director of Faith Community Health, Kyle is dedicated to making a positive impact on the community's well-being for those in need.
Cristie Murphree BSN RN
Cristie Murphree is the President and owner of Atlas Home Health and Therapy in Branson. After
attending the University of Louisiana Monroe, Cristie graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing
in 2008. Although born and raised in Louisiana, Cristie has called Branson home since 2013 where she
resides with her husband and three children.
Cristie has spent most of her nursing career in the home health sector and led her teams to the
highest quality standards in the industry. She started her experience in Home Health as a field clinician
and worked her way to an Executive Director and onto Administrator for multiple agencies across the
nation. Through her many years of experience, she’s worked to train other clinicians to be top
performing home health professionals. After 13+ years in the healthcare industry, Cristie developed Atlas
Home Health and Therapy with the focus of serving Branson and the surrounding communities with the
highest quality of care. She desired to create an agency that she felt the community needed, one that
serves the patient and the employees as family. Cristie has a passion for assisting patients in getting the
care they need by helping to develop a personalized “roadmap” that leads to health restoration and
improved quality of life.
When she is not working, Cristie can often be found cheering on the Branson Pirates, traveling,
or spending time outdoors.
Cristie Murphree is the President and owner of Atlas Home Health and Therapy in Branson. After
attending the University of Louisiana Monroe, Cristie graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing
in 2008. Although born and raised in Louisiana, Cristie has called Branson home since 2013 where she
resides with her husband and three children.
Cristie has spent most of her nursing career in the home health sector and led her teams to the
highest quality standards in the industry. She started her experience in Home Health as a field clinician
and worked her way to an Executive Director and onto Administrator for multiple agencies across the
nation. Through her many years of experience, she’s worked to train other clinicians to be top
performing home health professionals. After 13+ years in the healthcare industry, Cristie developed Atlas
Home Health and Therapy with the focus of serving Branson and the surrounding communities with the
highest quality of care. She desired to create an agency that she felt the community needed, one that
serves the patient and the employees as family. Cristie has a passion for assisting patients in getting the
care they need by helping to develop a personalized “roadmap” that leads to health restoration and
improved quality of life.
When she is not working, Cristie can often be found cheering on the Branson Pirates, traveling,
or spending time outdoors.
Bradley Herschend (not pictured)
Justin Carswell (not pictured)
Justin Carswell (not pictured)